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RamiprilRamiprilBrand names: AltaceWhy is Ramipril prescribed?Altace is used in the treatment of high blood pressure. It is effective when used alone or in combination with other high blood pressure medications, especially thiazide-type water pills (diuretics). Altace works by preventing the conversion of a chemical in your blood called angiotensin I into a more potent substance that i...

ramiprilramipril (Oral route)RA-mi-prilOral routeCapsuleTabletWhen used in pregnancy during the second and third trimesters, ACE inhibitors can cause injury and even death to the developing fetus. When pregnancy is detected, ramipril should be discontinued as soon as possible .ACE inhibitors can cause injury or death to the developing fetus when used during the second and third trimesters. Stop th...

Ramipril CapsulesRamipril CapsulesGeneric Name: Ramipril (RA-mi-pril)Brand Name: AltaceRamipril Capsules may cause injury or death to the fetus if taken after the third month of pregnancy. If you think you may be pregnant, contact your doctor right away.Ramipril Capsules are used for:Treating high blood pressure or decreasing the risk of heart attack, stroke, and death in certain patients. It...

RamiprilRamipril Generic Name: Ramipril (RA-mi-pril)Brand Name: AltaceRamipril may cause injury or death to the fetus if taken after the third month of pregnancy. If you think you may be pregnant, contact your doctor right away.Ramipril is used for:Treating high blood pressure or decreasing the risk of heart attack, stroke, and death in certain patients. It may be used alone or wit...

RanexaRanexaGeneric Name: ranolazine (Oral route)ra-NOE-la-zeenCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.RanexaAvailable Dosage Forms:Tablet, Extended ReleaseUses For RanexaRanolazine is used to treat chronic angina (chest pain) in patients who have taken other medicines for chest pain. This medicine is usually used together with other medicines such as amlodipine, beta-blockers...

RanexaRanexa Generic Name: Ranolazine (ra-NOE-la-zeen)Brand Name: RanexaRanexa is used for:Treating chronic chest pain (angina). It may be used alone or in combination with other medicines.Ranexa is an antianginal medicine. Exactly how it works is not known.Do NOT use Ranexa if:you are allergic to any ingredient in Ranexa you have moderate to severe liver problems, low blood...

ranibizumab ophthalmicranibizumabGeneric Name: ranibizumab (ophthalmic) (ra NIB i ZUE mab)Brand Names: LucentisWhat is ranibizumab?Ranibizumab is made from a human antibody fragment. It works by keeping new blood vessels from forming under the retina (a sensory membrane that lines the inside of the eye). In people with a certain type of eye disease, new blood vessels grow under the retina where they leak bl...

ranibizumab Intraocularranibizumab (Intraocular route)ra-ni-BIZ-oo-mabCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.LucentisAvailable Dosage Forms:SolutionTherapeutic Class: Ophthalmologic AgentPharmacologic Class: Monoclonal AntibodyUses For ranibizumabRanibizumab is used to treat neovascular (wet) age-related macular degeneration (AMD). AMD is a disorder of the retina of the eye that causes blurri...

RanibizumabRanibizumab Generic Name: Ranibizumab (RA-ni-BIZ-oo-mab)Brand Name: LucentisRanibizumab is used for:Treating neovascular (wet) age-related macular degeneration.Ranibizumab is a monoclonal antibody fragment. It decreases the growth of certain cells in the eye. It also helps to keep blood vessels in the eye from leaking and decreases the formation of new blood vessels in the eye....

Ranibizumab Ranibizumab Brand names: LucentisWhy is Ranibizumab prescribed?Lucentis is used to treat neovascular (wet) age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Wet AMD causes central vision loss, which is the center area of what you see.Most important fact about Ranibizumab Injections into the eye (intravitreal), such as Lucentis, may cause an inflammation of the tissues in the ...

RaniclorRaniclorGeneric Name: cefaclor (CEF a klor)Brand Names: RaniclorWhat is Raniclor (cefaclor)?Cefaclor is in a group of drugs called cephalosporin (SEF a low spor in) antibiotics. It works by fighting bacteria in your body.Cefaclor is used to treat many different types of infections caused by bacteria.Cefaclor may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.\...

RaniclorRaniclor Generic Name: Cefaclor (SEFF-uh-klor)Brand Name: RaniclorRaniclor is used for:Treating infections caused by certain bacteria.Raniclor is a cephalosporin antibiotic. It kills sensitive bacteria by interfering with formation of the bacteria's cell wall while it is growing. This weakens the cell wall and it ruptures, resulting in the death of the bacteria.Do NOT use Ran...

Ranitidine Effervescent TabletsRanitidine Effervescent TabletsGeneric Name: Ranitidine (ra-NI-ti-deen)Brand Name: Zantac 25 mg EFFERdoseRanitidine Effervescent Tablets are used for:Treating heartburn or irritation of the esophagus caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It may be used to treat severe irritation of the esophagus (erosive esophagitis) and to maintain healing of erosive esophagitis. It ma...